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{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Gayborhood
| type = Neighborhood / District
| location = Center City
| zip_codes = 19107
| boundaries = Roughly Chestnut Street to Pine Street, 11th Street to Broad Street
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Washington Square West]], [[Midtown Village]], [[Rittenhouse Square]]
| major_streets = 13th Street, Walnut Street, Locust Street
| transit = Broad Street Line (Walnut-Locust), Market-Frankford Line
| notable_landmarks = Rainbow street signs, LGBTQ+ bars and businesses
}}

'''The Gayborhood''' is Philadelphia's LGBTQ+ neighborhood, located within [[Washington Square West]] and [[Midtown Village]] in [[Center City]]. The neighborhood is marked by rainbow street signs and has served as the center of Philadelphia's LGBTQ+ community since the 1960s.

== History ==

Philadelphia's LGBTQ+ community established a presence in this area beginning in the 1960s. The neighborhood grew as a safe space during the gay rights movement and has remained the symbolic heart of the LGBTQ+ community, even as acceptance has grown citywide.

=== Rainbow Street Signs ===
In 2007, Philadelphia became one of the first cities to install rainbow street signs marking an LGBTQ+ neighborhood. The 36 signs along 13th Street and surrounding blocks are a source of community pride.

== Character ==

=== Nightlife and Entertainment ===
* LGBTQ+ bars and clubs
* Drag shows and performances
* Dance clubs
* Neighborhood gathering spots

=== Businesses ===
* LGBTQ+-owned shops
* Rainbow-friendly restaurants
* Community services
* Pride merchandise

=== Community ===
* LGBTQ+ community center
* Pride events
* Political organizing
* Support services

== Philadelphia Pride ==

The Gayborhood serves as the focal point for Philadelphia Pride celebrations:
* Annual Pride parade and festival
* OutFest (National Coming Out Day)
* Pride month events
* Community gatherings

== Living in the Gayborhood ==

* Center City apartments
* Walkable location
* Nightlife access
* High demand, higher prices
* Part of Washington Square West housing market

== Getting There ==

* '''Broad Street Line:''' Walnut-Locust Station
* '''Market-Frankford Line:''' 11th Street Station
* '''Walking:''' Central Center City location

== See Also ==

* [[Washington Square West]]
* [[Midtown Village]]
* [[Center City]]

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